Nitric Acid 68%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H314, H330, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising Solids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials/(insert appropriate material). P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/(insert incompatible materials). P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see product label). P321 Specific treatment (see product label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use (insert appropriate media) for extinction.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Poison Schedule: S6. Poison

Classifications

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land". Dangerous Goods Class: 8 Subrisk 1: 5.1